Editor's Pick: PM Modi’s Independence Day address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his ninth consecutive Independence Day address on Monday, said India was entering a decisive phase in its war against corruption and it was time that the country stepped towards a new direction with a new resolve. He added that nepotism and misogyny were the other big challenges that had to be combated. “This nepotism harms India’s talents and capabilities. This is also a reason for corruption as people resort to it when they see no other option,” he said. According to him, dynasty politics had done the most injustice to the country’s strength and capabilities. Dedicating a big part of his speech targeting corruption, Prime Minister Modi said that it was seen that some people did not have enough space to hide their illicit money with many in the country not having enough space to live. This was believed to be pointed at the huge amounts of allegedly unaccounted cash and other assets recovered during raids from the houses of some opposition leaders. Mr Modi also gave a call for setting big resolutions and spelled out “Panch Pran” (five resolves) to fulfil the dreams of freedom fighters for the country by 2047, that is, the centenary year of Independence. These include a resolve for a developed India, removing any trace of the colonial mindset, taking pride in the country’s legacy, strength of unity, and fulfilling the duties of citizens with honesty. These should be done by both the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, he said. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Head over to our newsletter subscription page to sign up for Editor‘s Pick and more. Click here The Hindu’s Editorials Meeting India’s aspirations: On Modi’s ninth I-Day speech The power of words: On the assault on Salman Rushdie The Hindu’s Daily Quiz In which year was English declared an official language in India? 1947 1950 1956 1963 To find out the answer and play the full quiz, click here [logo] Editor's Pick 16 AUGUST 2022 [The Hindu logo] In the Editor's Pick newsletter, The Hindu explains why a story was important enough to be carried on the front page of today's edition of our newspaper. [Arrow]( [Open in browser]( [Mail icon]( [More newsletters]( PM Modi’s Independence Day address Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his [ninth consecutive Independence Day]( address on Monday, said India was entering a decisive phase in its war against corruption and it was time that the country stepped towards a new direction with a new resolve. He added that nepotism and misogyny were the other big challenges that had to be combated. “This nepotism harms India’s talents and capabilities. This is also a reason for corruption as people resort to it when they see no other option,” he said. According to him, dynasty politics had done the most injustice to the country’s strength and capabilities. Dedicating a big part of his speech targeting corruption, Prime Minister Modi said that it was seen that some people did not have enough space to hide their illicit money with many in the country not having enough space to live. This was believed to be pointed at the huge amounts of allegedly unaccounted cash and other assets recovered during raids from the houses of some opposition leaders. Mr Modi also gave a call for setting big resolutions and spelled out “Panch Pran” (five resolves) to fulfil the dreams of freedom fighters for the country by 2047, that is, the centenary year of Independence. These include a resolve for a developed India, removing any trace of the colonial mindset, taking pride in the country’s legacy, strength of unity, and fulfilling the duties of citizens with honesty. These should be done by both the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, he said.  Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Head over to our newsletter subscription page to sign up for Editor‘s Pick and more.  [Click here]( The Hindu’s Editorials [Arrow][Meeting India’s aspirations: On Modi’s ninth I-Day speech]( [Arrow][The power of words: On the assault on Salman Rushdie]( The Hindu’s Daily Quiz In which year was English declared an official language in India? - 1947 - 1950 - 1956 - 1963 To find out the answer and play the full quiz, [click here]( Today’s Best Reads [[India at 75 | The fragility of the Northeast’s integration] India at 75 | The fragility of the Northeast’s integration]( [[FIFA suspends Indian football federation over ‘third-party influences’] FIFA suspends Indian football federation over ‘third-party influences’]( [[China silent on details of talks with Sri Lanka as its high-tech vessel set to dock at Hambantota port] China silent on details of talks with Sri Lanka as its high-tech vessel set to dock at Hambantota port]( [[Julian Assange’s lawyers sue CIA over alleged spying] Julian Assange’s lawyers sue CIA over alleged spying]( Copyright @ 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](